You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen are just a few notable stops.

While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Folkwang Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke IV, check out sights like Dubious-Arena or Georg-Melches-Stadion and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Gerschede S-Bahn or Essen-Dellwig Ost S-Bahn.

While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.